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Cherry Cola Manhattan recipe.

A rye Manhattan with cherry-cola depth, sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters.

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Cherry Cola Manhattan

Description

Cherry Cola Manhattan takes flavours already hiding inside a Manhattan—dark cherry, caramel, spice and citrus oil—and turns them up without changing the drink into a long mixed cola. Rye whiskey remains the centre of gravity.

A small measure of cherry-cola cordial replaces part of the vermouth’s sweetness. The result stays strong, stirred and dry enough to deserve the Manhattan name.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Rye whiskey
  • 20 ml Sweet Vermouth
  • 8 ml Cherry Cola Cordial
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 piece Maraschino Cherry (for garnish)
  • Ice

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Stir with ice for controlled chill and dilution.

Instructions

  1. Add rye, sweet vermouth, cherry-cola cordial and bitters to a mixing glass.
  2. Fill with ice and stir for 20 to 25 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass.
  4. Garnish with a good-quality maraschino cherry.

Recommended glassware

Nick and Nora Glass
Nick and Nora Glass (recommended)

A refined small stemmed glass for stirred and spirit-forward cocktails.

120–180 ml Small stemmed bowl with inward curve.

Best for: Martinez, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Vesper, Adonis.

Garnish: Best with subtle garnishes like twists or a single cherry.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 29.9% ABV 2.3 units Stirred, served up Mocktail option
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